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Untitled

Joseph Beuys

1958

graphite

paperboard

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary Nude

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1958 graphite by Joseph Beuys, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Joseph Beuys
When & what style?: 1958
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a nude figure with multiple lines that overlap and intersect. The figure is drawn in pencil on a light-colored board, and the lines are loose and expressive. The overall effect is one of movement and energy. The drawing is quite simple, with no background or other details to distract from the figure. The focus is on the lines and shapes that make up the body, and the way they intersect and overlap. This creates a sense of tension and dynamism, as if the figure is in motion. The drawing is a good example of the artist's use of simple forms and lines to create a sense of movement and energy. For more information on this style, look up the artist Joseph Beuys.

About the artist

Artist

Joseph Beuys

Joseph Heinrich Beuys ( BOYSS; German: ; 12 May 1921 – 23 January 1986) was a German artist, teacher, performance artist, and art theorist whose work reflected concepts of humanism and sociology.

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